Behind The Headlines
“Sizzling drama of a short-wave news hound who lived on thrills.”
Synopsis
A radio reporter sets out to rescue his ex-girlfriend when she is kidnapped by gangsters.
Top Cast
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Lee Tracy
Eddie Haines
Diana Gibson
Mary Bradley
Phillip Huston
Alan Bennett
Paul Guilfoyle
Art Martin
Donald Meek
Potter
Tom Kennedy
Tiny
Frank M. Thomas
Naylor
Doodles Weaver
Duggan
Arthur Thalasso
Johnny
Ralph Robertson
Announcer
Edith Craig
Bennett's Secretary
Stanley Blystone
Fire Chief
Lynton Brent
Disgusted Reporter
William Corson
Gang Member
Dick Elliott
Bartender
Bud Geary
Gang Member
Frank Hagney
Gang Member
Ann Hovey
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rosson
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund L. Hartmann, J. Robert Bren
- Original Title
- Behind The Headlines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rosson
Edmund L. Hartmann, J. Robert Bren, Thomas Ahearn
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rosson
Director
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
J. Robert Bren
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind The Headlines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind The Headlines about?
A radio reporter sets out to rescue his ex-girlfriend when she is kidnapped by gangsters.
Who directed Behind The Headlines?
Behind The Headlines was directed by Richard Rosson.
Who stars in Behind The Headlines?
The principal cast of Behind The Headlines includes Lee Tracy, Diana Gibson, Phillip Huston, Paul Guilfoyle, Donald Meek.
When was Behind The Headlines released and how long is it?
Behind The Headlines was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind The Headlines?
Behind The Headlines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).